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How do I get a public key from a private key Bitcoin?
How do I get a public key from a private key Bitcoin?
alexander_smith_musician
Sat Nov 30 2024
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I have a private key for a Bitcoin wallet, and I need to obtain the corresponding public key. I'm not sure how to do this, so I'm looking for clear instructions on how to generate a public key from my private key.
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CryptoMercenary
Mon Dec 02 2024
The process of generating a public key in cryptographic terms involves multiplying a specific starting point.
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Margherita
Mon Dec 02 2024
This starting point is known as the generator point and is located on the secp256k1 elliptic curve.
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Martina
Sun Dec 01 2024
The private key, which is a randomly generated number, is used in the multiplication process.
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StarlitFantasy
Sun Dec 01 2024
When the generator point is multiplied by the private key, a new set of coordinates is produced.
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JejuJoyfulHeart
Sun Dec 01 2024
These coordinates consist of an x value and a y value.
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